Growing up I have fond memories of my Dad taking all of us fishing in the summer time to the places that my Grandfather took him. Fishing with my Dad has been a great way to make memories and learn about his past. Being a father now, I look forward to doing the same with my child.
June 25 to 26, 2016 are FREE Fishing Days in New York State. During these days, anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry is required! All other freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations still apply.
So gather the fishing gear, pack lunch, and plan a fishing adventure with the family and take advantage of this annual event.
Streams to Fish in Schenectady County that have Public Fishing Rights (PFR):
- Collins Lake off Route 5, Scotia
- Iroquois Lake in Central Park off Iroquois Way, Schenectady
- Steinmetz Park Pond off Lenox Road and Hendrickson Avenue, Schenectady
- Mariaville Lake off Route 159/Mariaville Road, Mariaville
- Featherstonhaugh Lake off Route 159/Mariaville Road on Judith Lane, Duanesburg
Mohawk River Shore Fishing:
- On the south shore, off Route 7 in Vischer Ferry. Take Lock Seven Road to the end.
- On the west shore at the end of Old Rice Road in Rotterdam, 1 mile north of I-890, Exit 2 or 2A. Access at end of break wall below the lock.
- Lock 9 State Canal Park on the north shore, off Route 5 at the north end of Route 103 bridge in Rotterdam Junction
- Off Rosendale Road in Niskayuna in Lions Park
- Aqueduct Park - Off Route 146/Balltown Road on Aqueduct Road in Niskayuna
- Gateway Landing Park off Route 5/State Street in Schenectady
- Rotterdam Kiwanis Park off Route 5S/River Road in Rotterdam
Download the I love NY Guide to Capital District Fishing today for the 411 on Places to Fish in the area.
